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Re: Non-LEGO train question
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lugnet.trains
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Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:45:57 GMT
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In lugnet.trains, Dave Schuler wrote:
> Recently my father gave me several boxes of O-Gauge track, a transformer, two
> powered engines, a dummy engine, and about half a dozen cars of various sorts.
> I tried putting together a basic oval track to see if everything works, and
> apparently it doesn't. So here's my problem: how do I figure out which part or
> parts are bad?
You should really get yourself an inexspensive (under $10) digital voltmeter.
They are easy to use & handy for many things, like checking for dead batteries
or open/broken wires.
For your problem, first measure the output of the xformer. If that is good,
hook it up to the track & try again. If that is good, the engine is suspect.
Sometimes the engines will seize up, so first try to move the wheels manualy.
A quick test, if you don't want to go the voltmeter route, would be to hook up
the xformer to the track and VERY briefly short out the track. You should see
sparks.
Good luck!
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| Recently my father gave me several boxes of O-Gauge track, a transformer, two powered engines, a dummy engine, and about half a dozen cars of various sorts. I hadn't seen the whole arrangement in about 20 years, and I'm not sure when he last had it (...) (15 years ago, 27-Nov-09, to lugnet.trains)
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